Legendary horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas Brings His Talent to Oaklawn In the world of horse racing, there are some horses that have earned such a spot in history that even non-racing fans recognize their monikers: Seabiscuit, Secretariat, and Man O’ War are just a… Read MoreThe Odds-On Favorite
Its Central Midwest Location, Deep and Varied History, and Diverse Attractions Make Springfield a Perfect Exploration Destination A while back I took a wonderful-but-too-short weekend road trip to Springfield, Missouri, the state’s third-largest city with a population of about 160,000. Known as the Queen City… Read MoreSpringfield, Missouri: On the Beaten Path
The Jazz Capital of the World, aka Cowtown, is Packed with Personality, History, Fun, and, yes, Fountains It was just over 50 years ago when Leiber and Stoller wrote the lyrics: “I’m going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come…” The song eventually became… Read MoreKansas City: The City of Fountains
The Kansas City Zoo has won many awards from animal advocacy groups and wildlife organizations – it’s easy to see why when you visit! Kansas City has long been the home of beef, bebop, and BBQ. In 2013, the city welcomed one more “B” to… Read MoreKC Zoo: An Amazing Sanctuary for Animals
Ahead of the planned December 1 release of their 14th studio album Songs of Experience, U2 has announced it will kick off its Experience + Innocence Tour on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at the BOK Center in Tulsa – one of only 15 North American… Read MoreU2 To Kick Off 2018 U.S. Tour in Tulsa May 2 [Ticket Sales, Pre-Sales Info Inside]
MEMPHIS – The new “Mempho Music Festival,” taking place this weekend, Friday-Saturday Oct 6-7, will feature outstanding live music from national and Grammy-winning acts such as Cage The Elephant and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Grammy-nominated Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, as well… Read More1st Mempho Fest This Weekend: Cage The Elephant, Jason Isbell, Anderson Paak, Cold War Kids, Robert Randolph, More [Oct. 6-7]
MEMPHIS – Mempho Music Festival‘s AutoZone Stage, which spotlights top acts from Memphis and surrounding region, will feature Reverend John Wilkins, a singer and guitarist in the tradition of Hill Country gospel and country-blues greats like Mississippi Fred McDowell and R.L. Burnside, headlining the Friday,… Read MoreMempho Fest’s AutoZone Stage To Highlight Regional Acts [Oct. 6-7]
MEMPHIS – Mempho Music Festival, set for this weekend, Oct. 6-7, at Memphis enormous Shelby Farms Park, will continue the tributes to the region’s music deep into the late-night hours with a very special “Mempho All-Stars” jam, presented by Orion Federal Credit Union, on Saturday, Oct.… Read More‘Mempho All-Stars’ Late-Saturday Super Jam: Oteil Burbridge, Robert Randolph, John Popper, Eric Krasno, & Many More
Yonder Mountain String Band brought their best to the Ozarks Thursday night, June 22, at the beautiful, historic Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield, as the five-piece jamgrass act celebrated bassist Ben Kaufmann’s 42nd birthday. The 2-hour-plus show saw the band veer from the planned setlist a… Read MoreReview: Yonder Mountain String Band in Springfield, 6/22/17
A Funky Knuckles performance is an explosive, loud, funk-soaked live experience like nothing you’ll see anywhere else. If you’ve seen them before, you understand what we mean. If you haven’t, and you live in or around the state of Arkansas, you’ll have multiple opportunities to… Read MoreFunky Knuckles to Bring the Groove to Fayetteville, Memphis, Little Rock This Weekend